Our Generous Donors

West Cancer Center is fighting the war on cancer – but there is much more work to do. With your help, we will ensure that cancer patients have access to the most cutting-edge research and effective therapies possible.

West Cancer Center is fighting the war on cancer – but there is much more work to do. With your help, we will ensure that cancer patients have access to the most cutting-edge research and effective therapies possible.

“ A Hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to preserve and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.“– Christopher Reeve

In grateful recognition of the individuals and organizations whose dedication and generosity fuel the advancement of knowledge, nourish the discoveries of tomorrow, and support the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

We at The University of Tennessee/West Institute for Cancer Research wish to recognize those generous donors:

Collaborators – $10,000+

Amgen

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative, Inc.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Wayne Brafford and Family

Thomas and Jeannene Cathey

Chuck Hutton Toyota

Courage Thru Cancer, Inc.

DeAngelo Williams Foundation

Gastro One

Genomic Health, Inc.

Ebert-LeBlanc Family Foundation

Sheril and Micah Greenstein

Health Choice

Ethele and Ernie Hilliard

Independent Bank

International Paper Foundation

IPS Corporation

Janssen

Jim Keras Subaru

Kendra Scott, LLC

Marx-Bensdorf

Lisa and Chris McLean

Medivation Field Solutions, Inc.

MFFA Foundation

NexAir

Pitchfork Farm

Raymond James

Regency Homebuilders

Melanie and Mark Reed

S/G Electronics, Inc.

Leighanne and Jack Soden

The Assisi Foundation of Memphis

Walgreens

Sarah and Trey Watkins

Robert A. and Susan C. Wilson Foundation

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Pioneers – $25,000+

Donna and Bob Abney

Suzanne and Scott Baum

Caris Life Sciences

Celgene

Incyte Corporation

Lilly

Lisa and Seth Kaufman

Millennium

Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.

Janice and Charles Pazar

Helena and Daniel Powell

Rosenblum & Reisman, P.C.

SunTrust Bank, Memphis

Rebecca and Michael Ugwueke

Grace and Frank Uhlhorn

Lindi and Ari VanderWalde

Fighters – $50,000+

American Cancer Society

Argent Trust

Armstrong Relocation Company

Duncan-Williams, Inc.

Genentech

Susan and Richard Faber

Karen Fields Isaacman and Ken Isaacman

Marla and Erich Mounce

Sri Suganda and Joseph Santoso

Glenda and Gary Shorb

Linda Smiley

Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth

Kate and Pravi Thakkar

Tillmanns Family Trust

Ann and Jim Vining

Robin and Tom Watson

Champions – $100,000+

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade

Axess Oncology, Inc.

Nancy and Ed Barnett

Emily and Stephen Besh

Marian and Michael Bruns

Amy and Jason Chandler

Moon and Joshua Fenton

Sonia Benn and Lester Ferdinand

Penny and Jim Keras

Gloria and Doug Marchant

Sarah Ranson and Mike Martin

Robyn and Arnel Pallera

Lisa Usdan and David Portnoy

Patrice and Jarvis Reed

Sylvia and Steven Richey

Susan and Tom Stephenson

Elaine Wang and Gary Tian

WINGS Cancer Foundation

Navigators – $150,000+

Highland Capital Management, LLC

Caitlin and Jason Motte

Shayna and Brad Somer

Anita and Kurt Tauer

Sally and David Tillmanns

Adrianne and Todd Tillmanns

Benton M. Wheeler

Eileen and Steve Wishnia

Investigators – $250,000+

Lee S. Schwartzberg

Mary and Jeff Simpson

Catalysts – $500,000+

Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

Carole and Bill West

Innovation – $1,000,000+

Betty and Jack Moore

Precision – $2,500,000+

Plough Foundation

Why We Give

Our generous donors are all from different walks of life. Some have personally been touched by cancer, others know someone who has. Still others feel compelled to do what they can to promote the science and research behind finding a cure. What unites them all is a common vision and dedication to do what they can to eradicate cancer for good. To find out more about our generous benefactors, click the link below.